PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Fwapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fwapp's choice of entrance music: Am I Black Enough for Ya. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Donatello Maansiirtokone
vs
Fwapp

182 cm
25
224 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

190 cm
28
250 lbs
13 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Fwapp!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maansiirtokone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fwapp has time to react.

It looks like Bob Fwapp has been cut.
Maansiirtokone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fwapp.
Fwapp pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maansiirtokone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fwapp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fwapp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fwapp misses with a looping right.
Maansiirtokone ducks under a wild hook from Fwapp.
Maansiirtokone throws a nice looking combination but Fwapp bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fwapp misses with a looping right.
Maansiirtokone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fwapp.
Fwapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Maansiirtokone.
Fwapp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fwapp missing with a left hand there. Maansiirtokone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maansiirtokone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fwapp.
Maansiirtokone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fwapp counters with a stiff right hand.
Maansiirtokone walks into a straight right hand from Fwapp.

It looks like Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone has been cut.
Maansiirtokone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fwapp throws out the jab.
Fwapp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Maansiirtokone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fwapp on his heels. He'll look to pass Fwapp's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Maansiirtokone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fwapp wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maansiirtokone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maansiirtokone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone landing some decent shots from guard.
Maansiirtokone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maansiirtokone landing some decent shots from guard.
Fwapp is trying to control the position but Maansiirtokone postures up.
Maansiirtokone trying to control but Fwapp is working from the bottom.
Fwapp looking for a sweep. Not yet Fwapp, not yet.
Maansiirtokone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fwapp bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maansiirtokone's guard.
Fwapp tries to free his leg and advance position but Maansiirtokone is retaining full guard.
Maansiirtokone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fwapp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maansiirtokone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fwapp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fwapp throws a strike but Maansiirtokone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maansiirtokone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fwapp keeping full guard, as Maansiirtokone tries to pass.
Fwapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maansiirtokone is looking to work some ground and pound but Fwapp has wrist control.
Maansiirtokone stops Fwapp from standing up.
Maansiirtokone trying to control but Fwapp is working from the bottom.
Fwapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maansiirtokone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maansiirtokone throws a big right hand that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maansiirtokone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maansiirtokone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fwapp trying to keep a closed guard but Maansiirtokone is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Maansiirtokone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maansiirtokone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fwapp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fwapp scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maansiirtokone in his tracks.
Fwapp finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maansiirtokone lands a nice shot that snaps Fwapp's head back.
Fwapp misses with a hook.

Maansiirtokone rushes Fwapp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fwapp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fwapp breaks from the clinch.
Maansiirtokone scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fwapp gets tackled into the cage by Maansiirtokone. Maansiirtokone maintains the clinch.
Maansiirtokone trying to stall but Fwapp improves his position.
Fwapp wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fwapp stalling in the clinch but Maansiirtokone improves position.

Fwapp manages to break the clinch.

Maansiirtokone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fwapp manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fwapp is breathing heavily.
Maansiirtokone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maansiirtokone landing some decent shots from guard.
Fwapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maansiirtokone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maansiirtokone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maansiirtokone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone connects with a couple of short punches.
Maansiirtokone throws a big elbow that misses.
Maansiirtokone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maansiirtokone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maansiirtokone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maansiirtokone pushes down on Fwapp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maansiirtokone trying to control the pace.
Maansiirtokone trying to advance position but Fwapp counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone trying to control but Fwapp is working from the bottom.
Maansiirtokone wants to pass the guard but Fwapp is keeping the position.
Maansiirtokone is in close to Fwapp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fwapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maansiirtokone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maansiirtokone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maansiirtokone works over Fwapp with some ground and pound from guard.
Maansiirtokone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maansiirtokone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maansiirtokone landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fwapp utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fwapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maansiirtokone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fwapp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Maansiirtokone trying to control but Fwapp is working from the bottom.
Maansiirtokone is in close to Fwapp's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fwapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maansiirtokone throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A shot to the liver by Maansiirtokone. Beautiful body shot.
Fwapp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fwapp throws an overhand right that lands on Maansiirtokone's shoulder, as Maansiirtokone tries to avoid the shot.

Maansiirtokone drives through and clinches with Fwapp against the cage.

Maansiirtokone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fwapp can't fight it off and eventually Maansiirtokone manages to take the fight to the floor. Fwapp looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Maansiirtokone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maansiirtokone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maansiirtokone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maansiirtokone throws a big right hand that misses.
Maansiirtokone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maansiirtokone working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fwapp takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maansiirtokone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maansiirtokone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fwapp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maansiirtokone.
Fwapp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maansiirtokone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fwapp can do to turn this around?
Maansiirtokone wants to control from the top but Fwapp keeps moving.
Maansiirtokone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maansiirtokone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fwapp keeping moving, preventing Maansiirtokone from controlling successfully.
Maansiirtokone chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone throws a strike but Fwapp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fwapp passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maansiirtokone gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maansiirtokone is on top in guard.
Fwapp trying to control the position.
Maansiirtokone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maansiirtokone passes Fwapp's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fwapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maansiirtokone.
Fwapp is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maansiirtokone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maansiirtokone is looking to stall here but Fwapp recovers full guard.
Maansiirtokone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maansiirtokone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fwapp's guard.
Well, if Maansiirtokone is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maansiirtokone is nestled in close to Fwapp, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirtokone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bob Fwapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fwapp is refusing to be controlled, as Maansiirtokone sits in half guard.
Fwapp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maansiirtokone.
Maansiirtokone winds up and cracks Fwapp with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Maansiirtokone is looking to take a break and control but Fwapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maansiirtokone in particular looking to stall.
Fwapp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maansiirtokone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!

Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone wins by unanimous decision!